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Raised so far: £2,046.50
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My story

 

Hi everyone, Graham here, thank you for visiting my fundraising page.  Please dig deep and sponsor me online.

From 20th April to 7th May I am walking the Macmillan Way (290 miles from Boston in Lincolnshire to Abbotsbury in Dorset) in memory of my wife Julie.  Julie died from terminal kidney cancer in November 2006.  During the last six months of her life, Julie and I received great support from her Macmillan nurse.  So she fully approved of my plan to walk the Macmillan Way in her memory and raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support, and also Duchess of Kent House where she died.

We were both keen walkers so when we visited Abbotsbury back in July I made a promise to Julie that I'd do this walk.  And I know Julie will be walking with me in spirit, helping raise this target.  You can also help to spur me on by contributing.  Read more about the walk at www.walkforjulie.org.uk

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Macmillan Cancer Support will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.

So please sponsor me now!  And come and walk with me some of the way if you wish, to encourage my weary legs.

Many thanks for your support.

Update 19th April 2007.  Just about to head up to Boston to start walking tomorrow.  Thanks for all your donations here and on www.justgiving.com/walkforjulie for Duchess of Kent House Trust.  I hope to see some of you on route.  Send me encouraging texts and I'll talk to you when I'm back.

Graham

Update 8th May 2007

I'm back and I've done it - completed the 290 miles coast to coast.  I've met lots of you on route and the amount of money coming in looks like being over £5,000 for both charities, thanks to you all

Graham

Update 21st May

"Can I still contribute?" is a phrase I keep hearing.  Yes please, this page is open until 20th June, and I am always happy to receive your cheques, or cash.  Together with this page www.justgiving.com/walkforjulie  for Duchess of Kent House Trust I am very pleased with all your contributions.  Thank you

Well done. I kept my extra km on the readmill promise! Donation by Kate Petford 01/06/07  

£10.00

Well done on the walk Donation by David L 30/05/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done Graham. At this time, we thought Macmillan needed most topping up! Donation by John & Pam Swift 21/05/07  

£20.00

Well done Graham! Donation by dkw 10/05/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done Graham - I had a very enjoyable day walking with you - really!! Donation by Paul Kyte 08/05/07  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Best wishes Graham Donation by Ellen Dexter 07/05/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

The sea is just over the next hill! Donation by Anne + Paul 06/05/07  

£43.50 + £12.27 Gift Aid

Hope the blisters don't hurt too much! Donation by Chris & Sue Miller 05/05/07  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Atb Graham. Sending this in memory of my mum-in-law too. Donation by Lynk 03/05/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

A tribute never to be forgotten. Well done Graham. Donation by Jean and Mike 03/05/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done for the big effort Graham - great admiration. Donation by Cynthia & Gordon Clue 03/05/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done Graham. Looks fair for the rest of the way. Great diary and pictures! Donation by Glynne & Fiona 02/05/07  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Met you in Adelstrop - keep going Donation by Hugh Rowse 30/04/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Better late than never. Hope the last few days go well. Donation by George L 29/04/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Best of luck -hope the early summer keeps up Donation by Mike Cairns 22/04/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by One of Doug's Borneo gang 19/04/07  

£50.00

Best wishes for a good trip and good weather Donation by Lynne and David Abley 15/04/07  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

I hope it rains 5 minutes in every hour - you'll need the cooling! Best of luck Donation by Martyn Matthews 13/04/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Hope the weather stays good for you- dry but not too warm. Best wishes. Donation by phil sutcliffe 12/04/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

It's a lovely thing to do for your wife...best wishes...hope the weather stays good! Donation by Caroline Hollingsworth 12/04/07  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good Luck! Donation by Bill & Edwina 11/04/07  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Donation by Tony & Angi 11/04/07  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Good luck and hope the weather is good for you. Donation by Jack & Ann 05/04/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Graham. Julie will be very proud of you and so are we. er Donation by Mike Hall 05/04/07  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Hope to see you 03 May! Donation by purdeysdad 03/04/07  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck Graham - we'll be there to cheer you across the finish line! Donation by Peter Berridge 03/04/07  

£29.00 + £8.18 Gift Aid

Donation by Douglas Thompson 02/04/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck, Graham. Here's hoping for fair weather Donation by Nigel Bird 02/04/07  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

hope the weather stays fair and dont set a blistering pace !! Donation by Peter Lowe 02/04/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Best foot forward Graham, then the other one. Julie says thank you Donation by Anonymous 26/03/07  

£29.00 + £8.18 Gift Aid
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